JPH1034574A - Cold protection cover for teaching operation panel - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a cold protection cover for a teaching operation panel which can lightly use the teaching operation panel, manufactured by taking use at an ordinary temperature into consideration, without a trouble even under a low temperature environment. SOLUTION: A cold protection cover 1 is formed by an outer skin 2 and a heat insulating element 3, in a surface side thereof, an inspection window is provided, so that a display 9a and a switch operating part 9b of a teaching operation panel 9 can be visually seen, and, on the other hand, in a reverse side of the cold protection cover 1, a heater wire 10 is placed to crawl, to serve as a heat insulating means. A squeezing sleeve 6 is mounted in an opening 5 inserting a hand of a person, and infiltration of the outside air is prevented. By the cold protection cover 1, since a comfortable temperature can be maintained for both the teaching operation panel 9 and the hand of a person, the display operating panel of ordinary temperature specification can be used under a low temperature environment, and, by dispensing with wearing a cold protection glove or the like, even under the low temperature environment, the teaching operation panel can be freely manipulated by a naked hand.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

The present invention relates to a cold cover for a teaching operation panel.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art When a general robot teaching operation panel supposed to be used at room temperature is used in a low-temperature environment such as a freezer, the brittleness of plastic components and the like such as switches, LEDs, ICs, resistors and the like are reduced. Problems such as deterioration of the characteristics of the electronic components and the effects of dew condensation and frost occur. Further, if a special material is used to solve such a problem, there is a problem that the teaching operation panel itself becomes extremely expensive.

[0003] Even if a teaching operation panel that is resistant to a low-temperature environment is constructed using special materials, it is necessary for humans to wear winter gloves or the like in order to actually perform a teaching operation in a low-temperature environment. There is a problem that the operability of keys and switches on the panel is significantly deteriorated. Of course, increasing the size of keys and switches will help to some extent improve operability,
The teaching operation panel itself becomes large in size, causing a disadvantage that portability and ease of handling are sacrificed.

[0004]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned disadvantages of the prior art and to use a general teaching operation panel manufactured on the assumption that it is used at normal temperature without any support even in a low-temperature environment. It is an object of the present invention to provide a winter cover for a teaching operation panel that can perform the operation.

[0005]

The object of the present invention has been attained by the present invention which is characterized in that the teaching operation panel and human hands are collectively wrapped in a heat insulating material.

According to this configuration, since both the teaching operation panel and the human hand are protected from cold air in a low-temperature environment, the functions of the plastic parts and electronic components of the teaching operation panel are normally maintained, and the human being is protected from the cold. Since there is no need to wear gloves or the like, a light teaching operation can be performed without increasing the size of keys and switches.

Further, by disposing a heater inside, the functions of the plastic parts and electronic parts of the teaching operation panel and the function of the human hand can be maintained in an inferior low-temperature environment.

[0008] Further, by forming an opening portion for putting human hands in the form of a sealed bag as a whole and providing an aperture sleeve in this opening portion, a gap between the opening portion and the human hands can be removed. Prevented cold air from entering.

Further, by providing a transparent viewing window for visually recognizing the teaching operation panel, the teaching operation can be easily performed while looking at the display panel, keys and switches of the teaching operation panel.

[0010] Further, by providing a sealable take-out port for removing the teaching operation panel, the teaching operation panel can be used alone at normal temperature.

Further, by providing a fixing means for detachably fixing the teaching operation panel, it is possible to prevent the displacement of the teaching operation panel when the cold weather cover is attached, and in particular, the displacement of the teaching window and the teaching operation panel. did.

[0012]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a three side view showing the appearance of a cold cover 1 of a teaching operation panel according to an embodiment of the present invention. 1 (b) is a front view showing a state in which the cold protection cover 1 is viewed from a worker side in a normal use state, FIG. 1 (a) is a left side view of the cold protection cover 1, and FIG. It is a bottom view of the cold protection cover 1. 2 (a) and 2 (b)
2A and 2B are cross-sectional views taken along arrows AA ′ and BB ′ in FIG.

The outer cover 2 of the cold protection cover 1 is formed by sewing a cold protection material, for example, a cloth woven with nylon fibers or the like, into a bag shape, and has an inner surface as shown in FIG. 2 (b). , A heat insulating material 3 such as cotton or thinsulate is backed over a considerable thickness.
Fraying and shape loss are prevented.

As shown in FIG. 2B, the outer cover 2 and the quilting cloth 4 are provided on both lower sides of the cold protection cover 1.
Opening portions 5 and 5 are formed by leaving unsewn portions of the above, and a draw sleeve 6 is sewn into the opening portions 5 and 5 in a sleeve shape. The term squeezing sleeve as used herein means, for example, a stretchable knitted cuff as seen in some jumpers or flight jacket cuffs, or care for a sleeve dirt prevention arm cover or dark back used by office workers. It is a cuff structure with rubber bands seen in the mouth etc., but it is a structure that allows the wrist to be freely inserted and removed, and that there is no gap between the drawn sleeve and the wrist when the wrist is inserted, Any structure is acceptable.

Further, an opening 8 for passing a cable 7 connected to a teaching operation panel 9 is provided at a lower central portion of the cold protection cover 1. Due to the thickness of the cable 7, it is not always necessary to provide a sealing means in the opening 8, but if necessary, the above-described structure relating to the draw sleeve 6 may be applied as it is. Further, since the opening 8 is not directly touched by a human hand, there is no problem of tactile sensation or stuffiness, and a tubular rubber material may be used as it is.

As shown in FIG. 2 (a), a heater wire 10 is meanderingly mounted on a quilting cloth 4 lined on the back side of the cold protection cover 1, and a power supply line 11 is provided. It is led to the outside through the opening 8 together with the cable 7 described above. Of course, the heating temperature of the heater wire 10 is appropriately adjusted by a thermostat or the like, and is maintained in a comfortable range for humans, like an electric blanket or a hot carpet.

On the other hand, a transparent peeping window 12 made of acrylic, vinyl chloride, or the like is formed at the center of the front of the cold protection cover 1 by cutting the outer cover 2, the heat insulating material 3, and the quilting cloth 4 to form a rectangular peephole. Figure 1
As shown in (b), the display 9a and the switch operation unit 9b of the teaching operation panel 9 can be visually recognized.

Further, on the left side of the cold protection cover 1, FIG.
As shown in (a), the outer cover 2, the heat insulating material 3, and the quilting cloth 4 are cut off, and a slit provided with a sealing means 13 is provided in a vertical direction, so that the teaching operation panel 9 can be taken out of the cold cover 1. And Sealing means 13
Can be constituted by, for example, a combination of a chuck used for dressmaking and a flap for cold protection, or a Velcro tape or the like.

The teaching operation panel 9 is fitted at the upper end of the interior of the cold protection cover 1 with the hanging hook 9c of the teaching operation panel 9.
Is fixed by rivets or the like, so that the display 9a and the switch operation unit 9b of the teaching operation panel 9 accommodated in the cold protection cover 1 always coincide with the position of the viewing window 12. I have.

As shown in FIG. 3, for example, the stopper 14 has a rectangular through-hole 14a having a columnar shape comparable to the cross-sectional shape of the suspension hook 9c and a rectangular groove 14b communicating with the through-hole 14a. It is a plastic molded product, and the suspension hook 9c is formed by elastic deformation of the walls on both sides of the rectangular groove 14b.
It has a configuration that enables the detachment of In FIG. 3, the stopper 1 is used.
Although the rectangular groove 14b is shown facing upward in order to clarify the overall shape of the cover 4, it is the bottom 14c in FIG.

The teaching operation panel 9 is usually provided with a suspension hook 9c. However, when the teaching operation panel 9 without the suspension hook 9c is fixed to the cold cover 1, it is necessary to use an adhesive. One set of Velcro tape or the like with an agent may be purchased, and the male and female tapes may be attached to the back surface of the teaching operation panel 9 and the inside of the cold cover 1.

When performing a teaching operation in a low-temperature environment such as a freezer or the like, it is naturally necessary for the operator to wear winter clothes, but when performing the teaching operation using the winter cover 1 of this embodiment. Does not require winter gloves. As shown in FIG. 2 (b), the wrist 1 is attached to the left and right drawing sleeves 6, 6 of the cold protection cover 1.
5a, 15b, the worker's wrist 15a,
15b is isolated from the low-temperature environment in the freezer together with the teaching operation panel 9, and a comfortable environmental temperature can be obtained.

Since there is no need to wear winter gloves, the sense of the finger is not dulled, so that an accurate operation can be performed, and a plurality of keys and switches are simultaneously operated with the inflated finger. Mistakes can also be prevented. In addition, since the display 9a and the switch operation unit 9b of the teaching operation panel 9 can be directly viewed through the viewing window 12, the operation is not confused.

The interior space of the cold protection cover 1 is made of an outer shell 2 having excellent wind resistance and a heat insulating material 3 containing air and exhibiting heat insulating properties.
And the tightness between the drawing sleeves 6, 6 and the wrists 15a, 15b is good, and the slit for inserting and taking out the teaching operation panel 9 is also a sealing means 1.
3 so that the teaching wire 9 and the operator's wrist 15 can be used in a certain degree of cold, even if the heater wire 10 is not deliberately heated and active heating is performed.
It is possible to protect a and 15b from the low temperature environment in the freezer. When teaching work is performed in an extremely low temperature environment, the heater wire 10 may be energized to positively warm the internal temperature of the cold protection cover 1.

On the other hand, when performing teaching work at room temperature, it is not necessary to keep the wrists 15a and 15b of the operator and the teaching operation panel 9 warm, and the teaching operation panel 9 is detached from the cold protection cover 1 and operated alone. Is also possible. In that case, first, the connector 7a of the cable 7 is detached from the teaching operation panel 9 and pulled out from the opening 8, and the suspension hook 9c of the teaching operation panel 9 is detached from the stopper 14 and formed by a chuck, Velcro tape or the like. After opening the sealing means 13 and taking out the teaching operation panel 9 from the slit on the left side of the cold protection cover 1, the connector 7a is connected to the teaching operation panel 9 again.

[0026]

According to the present invention, the functions of the plastic parts and electronic parts of the teaching operation panel of the normal temperature specification can be maintained in a normal state even in a low temperature environment. In addition, since the human hand operating the teaching operation panel is also kept warm with the teaching operation panel, it is not necessary to wear winter gloves or the like, and the teaching operation panel can be freely operated with bare hands even in a low-temperature environment. .

As a result, there is no need to increase the size of the keys and switches of the teaching operation panel in response to the winter gloves, and it is possible to use the conventional teaching operation panel supplied at room temperature as it is in a low-temperature environment. become able to. Further, since the cold cover itself has a simple structure, it can be easily mounted without modification on various teaching operation panels that have been conventionally marketed.

Further, since the heater is provided inside, the teaching operation panel and the function of a human hand can be maintained even in a poor low-temperature environment. Is provided, it is possible to reliably prevent low-temperature outside air from entering the cold protection cover.

Further, since the display panel, keys, switches, and the like of the teaching operation panel can be directly viewed through the viewing window, recognition of display information and teaching operation are hindered even when the cold weather cover is mounted. Never.

Further, since a take-out port for detaching the teaching operation panel and a fixing means for detachably fixing the teaching operation panel are provided, when performing a teaching operation at room temperature, the cold protection cover is required. The teaching operation panel can be detached and operated alone, and no displacement occurs between the teaching operation panel and the viewing window even when the cold protection cover is attached again.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a three-sided view showing an appearance of a cold cover of a teaching operation panel according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view showing the cold protection cover of the embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a structure of a stopper of the cold protection cover of the embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Cold protection cover of teaching operation panel 2 Outer skin 3 Insulation material 4 Quilting cloth 5 Opening 6 Aperture sleeve 7 Cable 7a Connector 8 Opening 9 Teaching operation panel 9a Display 9b Switch operation part 9c Suspension hook 10 Heater wire 11 Power supply line 12 Viewing window 13 Sealing means 14 Stopper 14a Through hole 14b Rectangular groove 14c Bottom surface 15a, 15b Wrist

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A cold cover for a teaching operation panel, wherein the teaching operation panel and human hands are collectively wrapped by a heat insulating material. 2. The cold cover of the teaching operation panel according to claim 1, wherein a heater is provided inside. 3. The method according to claim 1, wherein the whole is formed in a closed bag shape, and an opening is provided for a human hand, and an aperture sleeve is provided in the opening. Winter cover for teaching operation panel. 4. The winter cover of a teaching operation panel according to claim 1, further comprising a transparent viewing window for visually recognizing the teaching operation panel. 5. The cold cover for a teaching operation panel according to claim 1, further comprising a take-out port for detaching the teaching operation panel. 6. The winter cover of the teaching operation panel according to claim 4, further comprising fixing means for detachably fixing the teaching operation panel.